Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday took part in the Delhi Half Marathon 2025, saying he received recognition for improving his personal best record of 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 35 seconds, with a pace of 5:24 minutes per kilometre.
In a post on X, Abdullah wrote, “Just completed the #vedantadelhihalfmarathon with a personal best finishing time.”
According to a message he shared, Abdullah crossed the finish line at 6:53 am, clocking a course time of 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 35 seconds with a pace of 5:24 minutes per kilometre.
Earlier in the day, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025. Among the dignitaries present at the event were Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, CDS General Anil Chauhan and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.
LG Saxena said more than 40,000 people, including 10,000 women, participated in the event and stated that the Fit India call given by the Prime Minister was being fulfilled. “The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, which began two decades ago in 2005, has seen growing participation of runners, celebrities, and high-profile political dignitaries in recent years.
“I am participating in it for the third time. The atmosphere here is truly beautiful, with more than 40,000 people participating, including over 10,000 women, which is a very positive aspect,” Saxena said.
All three Defence Forces are participating in the Half Marathon category this year, with senior officers including Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh (Air Force), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh (Army), and Vice Admiral LS Pathania (Navy) taking part.
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